issue 01 april 2021

wanderlust a modern travel magazine

inside: japan's greatest destinations/the ten most beautiful places

to visit in the philippines/the best spot in canada to go see the
northern lights + more
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 wanderlust
a modern travel magazine

wan·der·lust | \ ˈwän-dər-ˌləst \

: strong longing for or impulse toward wandering

Wanderlust is travel magazine that

is curated to satiate exactly that: the
reader's need to wander. It's goal is
to take the readers to their dream
destinations in the comfort of their
own home. Travelling without the
commitment.
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contents
april 2021

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FLAUNT IT: WHAT TO
WEAR ON LONG-HAUL
FLIGHTS
by Juliana Lacampuenga

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8 DIFFERENT WAYS TO
WEAR A SCARF
by Avie Mendros

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GADGETS & GIZMOS:
MUST-HAVE ELECTRONICS
ON THE GO
by Angelo Tresvalles

25
JAPAN'S GREATEST
DESTINATIONS
by Jhastine Sebastian

37
MABUHAY! TEN MOST
BEAUTIFUL PLACES TO
VISIT IN THE
PHILIPPINES
by Leira Mananzan

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TEN SIGHTS TO SEE IN

MALDIVES
by Ederlyn Gomez

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THE BEST SPOT IN
CANADA TO GO SEE THE
NORTHERN LIGHTS
by Ray Faelnar

54
TOP FIVE FESTIVALS TO
SEE AROUND THE WORLD
by Antonio Cosino

56
COVID-19: HOW OUR
JOURNEY CAME TO A
SUDDENT HALT
by Jessica Talion

57
THE REALITY OF
TRAVELLING
by Samantha Tabije

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 meet our team of

wanderers!

Samantha Tabije
Editor-in-Chief

Leira Mananzan Antonio Cosino

Section Editor - Travel Section Editor - Follow

Juliana Lacampuenga Jessica Talion

Section Editor - Essentials Section Editor - Featured
 Ederlyn Gomez
Associate Editor

Jhastine Sebastian
Associate Editor

Avie Mendros
Creative Director
 EDITOR'S
LETTER
For the past two years, I've always looked
forward to the alluring pull of summer vacation,
and more often than not had a month or two
booked for a trip to a nearby country.

Due to the sudden and unexpected standstill

brought on by COVID and the pandemic, there
has been no fun trips or events to look forward
to since the past year. With no assurance of if
and when this pandemic will end, planning for
any kind of travel seems like a far-off dream.

Still, I wouldn't want you to flush all those

fantasies of walking down the (airplane) aisle
down the drain. So, we dedicate this issue to
those who crave to wander. To travel and feel
the ground beneath their feet and the wind in
their hair and the world just a few steps away.

This goes out to you. Keep wandering.

Samantha Tabije
Editor-in-Chief
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WHAT TO WEAR ON LONG-HAUL FLIGHTS

WRITTEN BY JULIANA LACAMPUENGA

Whether it s because you ll stick out like a sore

’ ’ For example with a no nonsense navy
, -

thumb abroad or you ll be uncomfortable on a plane

, ’ , blazer you can look put together and
, -

always dress appropriately It s hard to figure out

. ’ formal if you pair it with a nice
what to pack for your trip You probably have a closet
. blouse For a more casual look pair
. ,

full of clothes and can t decide what to bring

’ . the blazer with your favourite jeans
and a white T shirt Attire that can go
- .

So what should you wear If an outfit can t be worn

? ’
from day to night is always your best
two or three times and look different by customising bet And you ll look effortlessly chic
. ’

it with accessories then you shouldn t bring it But

, ’ .
and stylish in a sea of tourists who are
if you bring pieces that you can mix and match then wearing tourist shirts sweats and
,

those are what you should wear .

baseball caps .

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HIGH HEELS

DON'T
It s simple Do not ever bring or wear
’ .

shoes with heels That means platform

.

shoes and stilettos First off do you

. ,

know how hard it is to walk through a

cavernous airport while wearing high
heels You have to walk from security to
?

get to your gate and that may be a long

,

stroll And besides if you re on v a c a y

. , ’ ,

when are you going to wear high heels ?

While suntanning by the pool While ?

getting ice from the ice machine Yes ? ,

you may want to dress up for dinner but ,

remember as Town
, Country said
& ,

comfort is everything when you travel .

A PROPER HAT THAT

SUITS THE CLIMATE
A woman should always bring a hat
while traveling according to Smarter
,

Travel A hat serves three purposes One

DO

. . ,

you can wear it on bad hair days We .

recommend a fedora straw hat a ,

newsboy cap or a military cap Two a . ,

hat can keep you warm if you re going '

somewhere cold We suggest a wool or

.

cashmere beanie Finally a hat can

. ,

drastically change your look A straw hat

.

is the best to bring because it can make

a white T shirt and jeans or any
-

ensemble look effortlessly chic If you .

want to look sporty at the beach wear a ,

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'

cap.
 BRIGHT COLOURS

DON'T
Don t wear clothes in bold patterns or
’

loud colors Remember that you should

.

bring attire that coordinates well with

each other such as any combination of
,

black navy grey and charcoal You can t

, , . ’

go wrong with a black T and your

favorite jeans or leggings and you will
,

be keeping your packing to a minimum .

As Smarter Travel pointed out those ,

colors will make you look put together

and you ll be able to blend in with the
’

crowd while sightseeing and not draw

unwanted attention to yourself ,

especially thieves .

COMFORTABLE CLOTHES

Even a six hour flight will make you

-

uncomfortable if you ve chosen the

'

wrong things to wear on the plane The .

trick is to stay away from bulky items

DO
(puffy jackets for example and to wear
, )

clothes you can layer and that are

comfortable The New York Times
.

suggests wearing exercise gear For .

tops bring with you a sweatshirt made

,

of lightweight cotton over a T shirt as a

-

base Then put a sweatshirt hoodie in a

.

larger size over your shirt big enough

,

that it won t prohibit your movement

' .

For pants wear leggings or nylon

,

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workout pants .
BULKY PARKAS

DON'T
You should never bring a large ,

oversized coat while you travel That .

means bulky parkas with fake fur hoods - ,

big puffy jackets and quilted puffy

jackets for example If you justify
, .

bringing such coats because you are

going somewhere cold look in the ,

mirror to see if you look like you re in ’

the Artic If you do you re wearing the

. , ’

wrong jacket and it won t fit in your

, ’

carry on as Travel Leisure pointed out

- , + .

It also won t fit in your seat if you take it

’

off while flying The best bet is to bring

.

an all season jacket that is both warm

-

enough for winter and lightweight for

crisp falls .

ATTIRE THAT’S
DEPENDENT ON WHERE
YOU’RE GOING
You should always bring clothing that
matches where you re going To make
’ .

this happen choose clothing in three

DO

matching colours that should be based

on your destination According to The
.

New York Times this means if you are

,

going to an urban destination like New

York you should bring attire in dark
,

colours such as any combination of

,

black navy grey and charcoal If you are

, , .

going somewhere tropical white should

,

be the standard along with bright

clothing like orange and pink .

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 EXPENSIVE JEWELRY

DON'T
You should never bring expensive jewelry
when traveling If you do and are showing it
.

off you may just become a mark for thieves

,

and pickpockets .

COMPRESSION SOCKS

Socks are the last thing on your mind

when you start packing for your trip .

You usually just bring white no show

-

cotton socks to match your sneakers for

DO
day trips But if you are flying
. ,

compression socks are a necessity ,

according to The Travel Channel.

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GADGETS
WRITTEN BY ANGELO TRESVALLES

&
GIZMOS
must-have gadgets on the go
 ₱1,190

REALME
POWERBANK
stay charged with this light weight and stylish
powerbank.

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 ₱6,999

JBL FLIP 5
PORTABLE

WATERPROOF

BLUETOOTH

SPEAKER

listen to your favourite music while having your

vacation. it is ideal for a day spent at the beach since it is
waterproof.

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REALME 6
PRO 8 128 /

realme 6 pro is a smartphone launched on March 5, 2020.

it's got top specs and impressive design yet affordable. it
is perfect for capturing every moment.

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INSTAX

MINI 11
this is the latest model in the instax series. you can
capture a memorable experience with this instant
camera and it serves as your souvenir.

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 ₱26,490

GOPRO
HERO 9
ACTION
CAMERA
a gopro is worth having if you are planning to do some
activities such as sky-diving, hiking and snorkeling.

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APPLE
MACBOOK
AIR
a laptop is a must have gadgets in travelling since you
can bring and use it anywhere and you can run websites
simultaneously.

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Mabuhay! Top 10 of the most
beautiful places to visit in
the Philippines
written by Leira Mananzan CORON, PALAWAN
Is also located at Palawan. Coron is best

Have you been looking for a city to known for world-class World War II-era

wreck diving, the island also offers limestone

go to after this pandemic ends? You
karst landscapes, beautiful beaches, crystal-
don’t have to be looking for
clear freshwater lakes, and shallow-water

somewhere else! Everything is here coral reefs.

on our own land!

TUBATAHA REEFS

Is renowned for its outstanding biodiversity,

EL NIDO, PALAWAN plentiful marine life and stunning open ocean

Is located at Palawan island and is popularly drop-offs. The area covers 130,028 hectares

known for it white-sand beaches, coral reefs of high-quality marine habitat, with three

and as the gateway to the Bacuit archipelago, atolls and a wide deep-sea area. Whales,

a group of islands with steep karst cliffs. It is dolphins, sharks, turtles and Napoleon

mainly the reason for why Palawan is known wrasse are among the main species found

as the best island in the world. here.

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The rice terraces of Banaue are

another place in the archipelago

which Filipinos can rightly brag

about. These rice terraces are

over 2,000 years old and are a

result of manual hard work by

the ancestors of the indigenous

people of the region. To this day,

the picturesque terraces are still

valuable to locals, offering them

an efficient farming space. While

the most famous are the Banaue

Rice Terraces, within the

mountainous area of the

Cordilleras, there are many other

scenic rice terraces.

CHOCOLATE HILLS

The rolling landscapes of the

Chocolate Hills are easily the

pride of the Bohol Province. They

were named after their change of

color between the wet and dry

seasons, turning brown during the

latter, and closely resembling the

famous chocolates of Hershey's

Kisses. It is estimated that over a

thousand hills are scattered

across the 50 square kilometer

region.

INTRAMUROS

Intramuros is a walled area which

has played an important role in

the history of the country. It can

be said that during the Spanish

occupation, Intramuros was once

the old "Manila" and basically was

the founded center. With its

cobblestone streets and

preserved ruins and architecture,

Intramuros today retains remnants

of the past, over half a square

kilometer in area. In order to

learn about Intramuros and the

history of the region, tourists can

go on walking tours and take

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MOUNT MAYON BORACAY

Mayon is an active volcano that is renowned for its The island of Boracay is perhaps the second most

seemingly perfect symmetry (the most active in the famous Philippine island, next to Palawan. Boracay

country). Its flawless conical shape, standing almost has long been a tourist hotspot for Filipinos to

2,500 meters high, captivates anyone who sets his brag about, known for its powdery white sand,

eyes on it. And although observing it from afar is a stunning sunsets, and vibrant night life. Visitors

fantastic sight to see, a multi-day hike can also be would never run out of stuff to do on the island,

seen up close. with the long list of activities and water sports

available. However, because of a large-scale

pollution problem, it was recently shut down for

BATANES
six months, which has drastically affected tourism
Batanes is surrounded by endless picturesque
in the region.
landscapes of rolling hills, the sky and the sea,
SIARGAO
situated at the northernmost tip of the Philippines.
The "surfing capital" of Siargao has gained more
The locals, who are also known for their friendly
and more prominence in recent years. Strategically
and amiable disposition, enjoy a quiet, slowed-down
situated along the eastern coast of the country,
way of life. Locals are also proud of the nearly
Siargao receives powerful winds and currents
non-existent crime rate in their province. In reality,
that continuously flow from the Pacific Ocean.
the "Honesty Cafe," where a small store and self-
This gives the island strong swells that they can
service cafe is unmanned, is a popular place in
appreciate, including the popular Cloud 9, to the
Batanes. Customers come in, take what they need, and
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TOP FIVE FESTIVALS
TO SEE AROUND THE
WORLD
No matter how far you go or which country you are from in this
world, festivals are always around the corner and I’m telling
you, you don’t want to miss out. So, join us as we listed down the
top five festivities that you will surely add to your bucket list.

hanami festival - japan La Tomatina festival - spain

Hanami Festival or also known as cherry La Tomatina festival is held in Bunol, Spain,
blossom festival is a festival that you can on the last Wednesday of every August.
admire the beauty of nature in Japan. This Participants from around the world throw
festival is being celebrated between mid- tomatoes at each other during this gathering.
March and early May all over japan. While the A variety of rules by the city council for La
dates change somewhat from year to year Tomatina festivals are followed for the
there are areas in which cherry blossoms protection of the participants, such as
bloom even earlier, one is the town of Kawazu, participants of this festival suggested wearing
which is about 3 Hours south of Tokyo. goggles to cover their eyes and they need only
squashed tomatoes to be thrown on others to

sinulog festival - philippines avoid injuries. Every year, one hundred metric
tons of tomatoes are poured into the streets
The festival is considered to be the of Bunol during the La Tomatina festival.
Philippines' first and queen of festivals, every
year, and each festival celebration routinely
attracts about 1 to 2 million people from all
over the Philippines. Sinulog is also renowned
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religious aspect of the festival, usually
occurring at night before and at night of the
main festival.
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Snow Sculpture Festival -
china
It is the world's biggest ice and
snow festival in China's Harbin
province of Heilongjiang. This
festival is officially held every
year from January 5th to
February 5th. The festival
features ice & snow sculpture
international competition,
illuminated structures made of
large ice blocks, Songhua river
winter swimming, ice lantern
exhibition, ice sailing and speed
skating.

Burning Man Festival - United

states
In the black rock desert of
Nevada, US, Burning Man is a
week-long annual event. This
internationally famous event takes
its name from the burning of
massive wooden sculptures. The
Burning Man festival begins on
the last Monday of August every
year and ends on the first Monday
of September.

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COVID-19: HOW
OUR JOURNEY
CAME TO A
SUDDEN HALT WRITTEN BY JESSICA TALION

People all over the world have had No matter how much we learned
to drastically change their lifestyles over the years, that knowledge is
as a result of the widespread spread increased when you are travelling. In
of coronavirus. Enforcing "shelter- today’s world, it seems almost
in-place" and full-scale lockdown impossible to take a vacation or
measures. The world could seem to travel to other places because of the
have come to a halt depending on crisis we are facing. But with the
where you live. However, in many help of our Magazine you will be
areas, people continue to fly on a able to feel the feeling of travelling
daily basis. too even if you are just sitting on a
chair or somewhere. We can help
Wanderlust Magazine explores the you go to your dream places in just a
different range of travel turn of pages.
destinations all over the world. You
will also be able to know the At the end, you can also learn some
different Fashion, Things to wear, travel recommendations we can go
Gear to use and the events in every through when this pandemic ends.
country or places that has been We sincerely trust that you will have
introduced by our Magazine. as much pleasure reading our
Magazine as we employed compiling
this for you! Enjoy Reading while
you are Travelling and Exploring!

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 featured

the reality of
travelling
WRITTEN BY SAMANTHA TABIJE

Let’s be real here: nothing feels better than knowing you’ve been

booked a flight to one of your dream destinations, counting down the

days until you’re packing your suitcase at three in the morning, a

week away from your departure because you’re just that excited.

Travelling is a luxury that only comes once in a blue moon for some

people, and for me, it’s every bit of a miracle.

As much as it is packaged in a I would never have expected to run

beautiful and wistful box, travelling into those dilemmas while my

isn’t always the get-away fairytale

family and I went on our trip to
that most people see in modern day
Tokyo, Japan, but of course, life
media. Like most things, it’ll come
has a way of keeping you on your
with unforeseen complications and
toes. If you think it was all
unpredictable setbacks; after all,
aesthetics and pretty pictures,
you’re in a foreign country. Quite
you’re not wrong; there was plenty
literally, anything could happen. Say,
of taking photos of the stunning
you miss the last train for the
scenery, because almost
evening, or you’re swindled into

dining at an unfamiliar restaurant everything was beautiful in Tokyo.

with your family and end up But, the behind-the-scenes was

spending roughly five thousand definitely not all that glamorous.

pesos for three dishes, or even get

lost at Disneyland, of all places.

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For example, I took these lovely

photos of the sunset at Disney Sea,

but behind the camera I was in

distress, because it had been an hour

since I'd lost contact with my family. I

didn’t have any wi-fi with me, and I

circled nearly the whole park trying to

look for them, only to spot a fellow

Filipina and borrow their phone to

call my aunt. I was in near tears

talking to her, especially since she

gave me an earful about wandering

off on my own. I was met with yet

another stern talking-to when we had

reunited, but I was so shaken from the

thought of not being able to go home

that I just said sorry and kept quiet.

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 Another photo I took was of this ice cream I had

bought on our first night. It looks pretty and all, but

the reality was we were exhausted from walking all

over Akihabara, and when we got back to the Airbnb,

my feet were blistering. Learn from my mistake:

always wear socks, and never wear tight shoes.

I wasn’t able to take a picture during this, but on our

third night in Tokyo, we went to Shibuya to do a little

shopping. Five hours later, we’re each carrying three

shopping bags, walking all the way to our Airbnb

because we lost track of time and missed the last

train of the night. We walked for about an hour and a

half, until we gave in and hailed a taxi. Safe to say

we learned our lesson from that day on and always

got home on time.

But please, don’t take our run-ins with misfortune as

a sign not to travel. If anything, let it be a sign to

travel! At the time, I was tired, terrified, and just

wanted to go home. But now, I’m glad I have these

silly stories to tell my friends and other people. These

experiences are exactly that: experiences! Things

that you can never duplicate, events that can mould

you into a better person, or simply just leave a lasting

impression on you.

With travelling, there’s never really a sure thing, other

than the fact that you’ll come back a different

person than you were before you left. You’ll come

back with stories to tell and memories that’ll stick to

you like glue. These things--these memories and

stories and experiences-- they’re unique to you. Sure,

anyone can go to Japan or South Korea or any other

country, but none of them will experience it the way

you did.

That’s the magic of travelling, on the

surface, it seems like everyone is

doing the same thing. But look a little

deeper, and you’ll see that we’re all

going through something different,

something special to us, and us

alone.

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 Members
Cosino, Antonio Miguel
Faelnar, Ray
Gomez, Ederlyn
Lacampuenga, Juliana Mae
Mananzan, Jan Leira
Mendros, Alyssa Avie
Sebastian, Jhastine
Tabije, Samantha Marguerite
Talion, Jessica
Tresvalles, Angelo